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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,782.22, 64,179.68 and 14,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,782.22, 64,179.68 and 14,709.51 is: 22,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,782.22 : 64,179.68 = 14,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,782.22/64,179.68 = 14,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,782.22x = 64,179.68 × 14,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,782.22x = 944,051,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,051,571.21/42,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.45

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